A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2683343 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2684737 epoch_slot_no: 6337 block_no: 2683217 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5224 time: 2019-06-07 08:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca63620f271898160dd9d3e9baee181b2f7b755fb33b45c78872b4dd6aabba90Block Operator
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